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Here is wisdom for the workplace from the husband-and-wife team of the nationally syndicated public radio series New Dimensions, which airs each week on more than 300 stations and is often described as "Bill Moyers on radio."

Some people are consumed by their work, others simply endure it as they anticipate the weekend or retirement, and hardly anyone enjoys it anymore. If we could find a way to transform how we view what we do so that it becomes a source of enjoyment and refreshment, it would be a cause for celebration. And indeed, this is exactly what Michael and Justine Toms provide in their remarkable book--the fruit of their own twenty-five years of practical experience.

According to the Toms, the bottom line is: Has our compassion grown with our business? Has our wisdom expanded with our budget? And has our laughter increased with our staff? Their book looks at work as service and as a spiritually sustaining activity that promotes healing. It is brimful with stories and helpful techniques culled from their radio interviews with Joseph Campbell, Buckminster Fuller, the Dalai Lama, Alice Walker, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Marsha Sinetar, and many others.

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From Publishers Weekly

Work inhabits a major portion of our adult lives. The Tomses, co-founders of New Dimensions Radio, combine their experiences in business and communications with their spiritual philosophy to convey their idea that work is a service unto others, and true work is work that makes a contribution. Work may be seen as service, they argue, because work and life are connected and driven by spirit: "Work has become our spiritual practice and continually provides the opportunity to deepen and enrich our lives." The authors' idea of spirituality embraces both creativity?using the gifts and talents we each possess?and vision?dreaming and capturing a particular dream?as means of transcending the idea of work as money-making or goal-achievement. The Tomses generously sprinkle their own observations about the spirituality of work with quotations from the Dalai Lama, Thomas Moore, Joseph Campbell and others, and their book provides a perspective on the meaning and purpose of work. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Top customer reviews

I had high expectations as this book was referenced in another book I really liked. I think the authors, who are husband and wife, must be very good peope, with eclectic spiritual life. The husband, in particular, and I would probably connect really well if we met in person, given some of the spiritual influences he's had (e.g., Thomas Merton, Buddhism, interfaith movement, etc.). However, I thought the book was a disjointed collection of pieces of life lessons the authors collected over the years. At times, their stories sounded a bit self-congratulatory, though I did agree with what was said. Given the title of the book and how I learned about it, I expected it to have much more depth. Instead, it was more like a laundry list of tips.

This book was a surprise. I tend to like books of this sort, and have read quite a few of them. By the title and brief description, I thought it might be a sort of middle-of-the-pack choice, the purchase of which was spurred by my respect for the authors (perhaps for interviewing Krishnamurti...). In any case, I have found wisdom, sanity, insight and inspiration on virtually every page. These authors and this book really have something extra to contribute, compared to other "find meaning in your work and life" works. It is spiritual and practical at the same time, rooted in an expanded perception of reality and traditional wisdom, and doesn't fall into the "just wish for pie in the sky and it will be yours" trap. It will make you feel good, but not so good that you forget your own responsibility in making things work. Lots of meaning packed into not so many words. This is my go-to book for help along the path of struggle that some times in life can be, the best book of its kind I have found. Doesn't emphasize one religious or philosophical viewpoint. Very much relevant to living. At least this is how I found it, and I hope others do the same.

Bought for a friend who was searching for work. Ending up keeping it myself when I started reading it (bought another copy for friend.) Poignant and relevant to more aspects of life than just work. A must read for anyone who is spiritually-oriented and committed to making a difference in life; for themselves, their family and friends, and the world. Extremely relevant to the changes we are currently and will be faced with. Truly uplifting, inspirational, and worth reading again and again. A MUST READ.

I really enjoyed the book and read the book in one night. I was sad to find out that one of the authors had just passed away this year. I will have to look at some of his other works.I will have to get another copy to send to niece as she heads to the world of work

I want to give a copy of this book to everyone I know: I kept having that thought while I was reading the book and moreso now that I have finished it. Which means to me, that I should not give it to anyone but to apply the ideas contained in the book in my own life."True Work" is as important as anything that Joseph Campbell has written. It comes from Michael and Justine Tom's own life experience and contemplation of that experience.The book shows how to integrate work into one's fabric of life, because work is one of life's threads, but it is not the whole cloth. Again, it is a profound work.

I gave a copy of True Work to a career consultant in Canada. She is making it required reading for her clients. This book really changed the way I think about my job life, and my life life. Like there's more to work/life than just the material world. Check it out. Really. Work as sacred? Trippin'! My girlfriend's brother devoured the copy I gave him. He won't give it back. It's an easy read. Know someone whose really searching for their next step? Hand them a copy of True Work.

I found this book very insightful in a personal way. It has many real life stories and examples of people finding true meaning in what they do, as well as practical advice on how one can apply some of these lessons. Though it's not presented in a multi-step "follow these rules to success" manner, this book contains many pertinent insights on how we the reader can apply new points of view in our daily lives.

Other than finding true love, finding true work is just about the most important thing we can do to feel fulfilled. True Work helps you discover your passion, look for synchronicities along the way, and realize that the path to true work is a journey, not a destination.